Unemployment is set to rise further over the coming 12 months as the UK economy continues to struggle in the wake of the global economic downturn.
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People with credit card debt who smoke may help their financial cause by quitting smoking.
But for people with very severe arrears, the situation m…
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The old phrase that the only certainties in life are birth, death and taxes may seem less true these days, as debt appears to be an unavoidable fact o…
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Consumers often fail to appreciate the effects inflation can have on their finances, which could have serious consequences.
This was the message of…
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Payment protection insurance (PPI) can be a valuable financial tool, despite the recent mis-selling scandal.
This is according to Annie S…
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More construction industry workers could find themselves in debt as a result of a drop in orders across the industry.
With less work abou…
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A lack of public transport in parts of Wales is leaving many drivers in debt due to the high cost of running a car.
That is the conclusion of a new…
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Consumers struggling with debt and faced with large energy bills should see more cuts, price comparison website uSwitch.com has argued.
T…
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